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Crypto Week Ahead: Inflation Reports and Earnings Season Take Center Stage
A breakdown of the key events expected to influence crypto markets during the week beginning July 13.
U.S. inflation data and second-quarter earnings from major financial institutions are likely to shape market sentiment in the days ahead, with investors closely tracking signals on Federal Reserve policy, economic strength, and demand for risk assets.
The June consumer price index (CPI) report is scheduled for Tuesday, followed by producer price index (PPI) figures on Wednesday. Together, the reports will offer fresh insight into the direction of future interest-rate decisions.
Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, said weaker inflation numbers could increase expectations for monetary easing, a scenario that has historically provided support for bitcoin and the broader crypto sector.
However, if inflation comes in hotter than expected, traders may scale back expectations for rate cuts, creating additional pressure on bitcoin and potentially pushing the asset below the $60,000 mark.
Attention will also turn to earnings from major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. Their financial results are expected to provide valuable clues about consumer health, credit conditions, and the overall state of the U.S. economy.
Levin said strong lending activity, steady consumer spending, and healthy credit quality would reinforce confidence in economic resilience and could improve investor appetite for riskier assets.
Meanwhile, geopolitical developments remain a potential source of volatility. Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over possible disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz could impact oil prices and weigh on broader financial markets, including crypto.
Important Events to Watch
(All times ET)
Crypto Market Events
July 13:
Ethereum developers will review the latest testing progress for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade.
July 14:
Jito is expected to introduce early access for JTX, its self-custody Solana trading application.
Economic Data Calendar
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (MoM), June
- Estimate: 0.2%
- Previous: 0.3%
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (YoY), June
- Estimate: 2.9%
- Previous: 2.9%
U.S. CPI (MoM), June
- Estimate: -0.1%
- Previous: 0.5%
U.S. CPI (YoY), June
- Previous: 4.2%
July 14 — 10:00 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his semiannual monetary policy update before Congress.
July 14 — 10:00 p.m.
China Q2 GDP growth report
- Estimate: 4.4% YoY
- Previous: 5%
July 15 — 8:45 a.m.
Federal Reserve official John Williams speaks on the future of market liquidity and financial stability.
July 15 — 9:45 a.m.
Bank of Canada interest-rate decision
- Previous rate: 2.25%
July 16 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. weekly jobless claims report for the period ending July 11
- Previous: 215,000
July 17 — 5:00 a.m.
Eurozone final CPI data for June
- Estimate: 2.8% YoY
- Previous: 3.2%
July 17 — 10:00 a.m.
Preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for July
- Previous: 49.5
Corporate Earnings
July 15:
BlackRock (BLK) will release earnings before the market opens.
- Expected EPS: $12.55
DAO Governance Updates
Aave DAO:
Community members are voting on a new technical asset listing framework designed to create uniform safety standards across Aave V3, V4, and Horizon. Voting concludes July 13.
Ssv.network DAO:
A proposal is underway to reduce the minimum reward floor for the incentivized mainnet program from $10 to $8 per SSV. Voting ends July 14.
Threshold Network DAO:
The community is considering changes to committee structures, multisig responsibilities, and contributor compensation, with projected savings of $649,000. Voting closes July 15.
Cratos DAO:
Members are voting on extending the mobile app token reward deadline from July 31 to August 31 and delaying the planned reward halving until September 1. Voting ends July 16.
ENS DAO:
A proposal to allocate $1.69 million for the SPP3 infrastructure cohort and selection committee payments is up for approval. Voting ends July 16.
Arbitrum DAO:
Delegates are voting on candidates for the Oversight and Transparency Committee, with voting power distributed among 13 eligible candidates. Voting concludes July 17.
Upcoming Token Unlocks
July 15:
- Connex (CONX): 1.45% of circulating supply unlocked
- Estimated value: $28.67 million
July 16:
- Arbitrum (ARB): 1.46% of circulating supply unlocked
- Estimated value: $8.62 million
July 17:
- DeBridge (DBR): 11.43% of circulating supply unlocked
- Estimated value: $10.13 million
Token Launch
July 13:
Credible (CRED) community sale launches on MetaDAO, with a fundraising target of $2 million.
Blockchain Conferences
July 13–14:
WebX 2026 — Tokyo, Japan
July 13–17:
First Maryland Blockchain Conference — Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
